Dos.ny.gov - SEO Checker

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Meta information
80% 
Page quality
91% 
Page structure
61% 
Link structure
62% 
Server
92% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.46 s
File size
63.80 kB
Words
694
Media files
9
Number of links
96 internal / 41 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Department of State | Department of State
There are word repetitions in the page title.
The length of the page title is perfect. (379 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
Meta description
(Critically important)
The meta description is missing.
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://dos.ny.gov/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
Language
(Somewhat important)
Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en
Server location: United States of America
The following language is defined by HTML: en
Alternate/Hreflang Links
(Somewhat important)
There are no alternate links specified on this page.
Other meta tags
(Somewhat important)
There is no rel next meta tag on this page.
There is no rel prev meta tag on this page.
Domain
(Somewhat important)
The domain is no subdomain.
The domain length is good.
The domain does not contain non-latin characters.
Page URL
(Somewhat important)
No parameters were found in the URL.
No session ID was found in the URL.
The URL does not have too many subdirectories.
Charset encoding
(Somewhat important)
The charset encoding (UTF-8) is set correctly.
Doctype
(Nice to have)
The doctype HTML 5 is set correctly.
The doctype is placed at first in the HTML code.
Favicon
(Nice to have)
The favicon is linked correctly.

Meta tags

NameValue
GeneratorDrupal 10 (https://www.drupal.org)
MobileOptimizedwidth
HandheldFriendlytrue
viewportwidth=device-width, initial-scale=1.0
langen
twitter:cardsummary_large_image
og:site_nameDepartment of State
og:titleDepartment of State
og:imagehttps://dos.ny.gov/sites/g/files/oee926/files/media/2023/07/shutterstock_251963116.jpg
og:image:urlhttps://dos.ny.gov/profiles/custom/webny/themes/custom/webny_theme/images/nys-default.png
charsetutf-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
The average number of words per sentence of 26.22 words is high.
This page contains 694 words. That's ok.
20.9% of the text are stop words.
Keywords used in the page title are also used in the page content. That's good!
Words from the H1 heading are used in the page content.
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
9 paragraphs were found on this page.
The text content is perfect.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
This page loads 4 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" is provided.
At least one Apple touch icon is specified.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
Some tags are too long. With 92 characters this one is longer than 70 characters:
"signup here to receive the latest announcements from the new york state department of state."
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
Alt text (alternative text) is correctly used on all found images.
Social Networks
(Nice to have)
There are only a few social sharing widgets on the page. Make your website popular in social networks with social sharing widgets.
Additional markup
(Nice to have)
No additional page markup was found.
HTTPS
(Somewhat important)
This website uses HTTPS to protect privacy and integrity of the exchanged data.
All included files are also transferred via HTTPS.

Media list

URLAlt attributeTitle
...custom/webny_theme/images/nygov-logo.pngnygov-logo
...k_251963116.jpg?h=82f92a78&itok=qTSzOyR6Hot carHot car
..._1466418581.jpg?h=b6717701&itok=MvEBK8ybTech toys
...9/classroom.jpg?h=ccf313f6&itok=ptqx_7QnThumbnailClassroom
...regulations.jpg?h=04de0462&itok=ZL7jcsflThumbnailRegulations
...6_1258x837.jpeg?h=3abd1b5e&itok=JVy19skJCemetery
.../03/slide63.JPG?h=c851a607&itok=GHLDmAJYThumbnailBusiness_Store_Front
.../nysacring2.jpg?h=fbb6e5ad&itok=K1U9At9hNYSAC ring
...-1248514667.jpg?h=c57f2355&itok=vAK1a2A1Two Police Offers wearing body vests

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Department of State
Too many H1 headings
The H1 heading is too short (19 characters). It should be at least 20 Characters long.
Headings
(Important)
Some headings occur twice on the page.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Department of State
H1 Department of State Duplicate text
H1 CONSUMER ALERT: As High Temperatures Continue, the New York ...
H1 CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of ...
H1 CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of ... Duplicate text
H2 Consumer Alert: Safety Tips During Extreme Heat
H2 I would like to
H2 Consumer Alerts
H2 CONNECT WITH US
H3 Social Media Connect with Us
H3 Translation Services
Some internal link anchor texts are too long.
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
The number of internal links is ok.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are too many external links (41) on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://dos.ny.gov/Anchor Skip to main content
/department-stateSubdomain English
https://es.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Español
https://zh.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain 中文
https://zh-traditional.dos.ny....External Subdomain 繁體中文
https://ru.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Русский
https://yi.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain יידיש
https://bn.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain বাংলা
https://ko.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain 한국어
https://ht.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Kreyòl Ayisyen
https://it.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Italiano
https://ar.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain العربية
https://pl.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Polski
https://fr.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Français
https://ur.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain اردو
https://dos.ny.gov/Department of State
/form-corporation-or-businessForm a Corporation or Business
A-TITLE Form a Corporation or Business
/existing-corporations-and-bus...Existing Corporations & Businesses
/corporation-and-business-enti...Corporation & Business Entity Records
https://dos.ny.gov/state-recordsState Records
/uniform-commercial-codeUniform Commercial Code
/licensing-servicesLicensing
/preliminary-statement-complai...File Licensing Complaint
/division-administrative-hearingsAdministrative Hearings
/athletic-commissionAthletic Commission
/building-standards-and-codesBuilding Standards and Codes
/services-and-supportServices and Support
/training-assistanceTraining & Assistance
https://www.ny.gov/programs/sh...External Subdomain County Services
https://dos.ny.gov/publicationsPublications
/local-laws-searchLocal Laws
/funding-bid-opportunitiesFunding & Bid Opportunities
https://dos.ny.gov/cemeteriesCemeteries
/funding-bid-opportunitiesText duplicate Funding & Bid Opportunities
/coastal-managementCoastal Management
/local-waterfront-revitalizati...Local Waterfront Revitalization
https://www.ny.gov/programs/do...External Subdomain Downtown Revitalization
https://www.ny.gov/programs/ny...External Subdomain NY Forward
/brownfield-redevelopmentBrownfield Redevelopment
/resilience-planningResilience Planning
https://dos.ny.gov/libraryLibrary
/office-new-americansNew Americans
A-TITLE New Americans
/consumer-protectionConsumer Protection
/file-consumer-complaintFile a Consumer Complaint
https://dos.ny.gov/ACPAddress Confidentiality
https://dos.ny.gov/about-usOverview
/about-our-executive-teamMeet the Executive Team
https://dos.ny.gov/pressroomPressroom
https://dos.ny.gov/eventsMeetings & Events
/employment-opportunitiesEmployment Opportunities
/form/contact-usContact Us
/news/consumer-alert-extreme-h...Subdomain Safety Tips
/corporation-and-business-enti...Search Corporations and Business Entities
A-TITLE Search Corporations and Business Entities
/license-renewalRenew my license
A-TITLE Renew my license
/apostille-certificate-authent...Get an Apostille
A-TITLE Get an Apostille
https://dos.ny.gov/online-filingsFile Corporation Papers Online
A-TITLE File Corporation Papers Online
/licensing-servicesApply for a License
A-TITLE Apply for a License
/eaccessny-portalUse eAccess Real Estate Portal
A-TITLE Use eAccess Real Estate Portal
/preliminary-statement-complai...File a Licensing Complaint
A-TITLE File a Licensing Complaint
/index-licensees-and-registrantsSearch a License Record
A-TITLE Search a License Record
/consumer-protectionIMG-ALT Tech toys
/consumer-protectionText duplicate Consumer Protection
A-TITLE Consumer Protection
/community-services-block-grantIMG-ALT Thumbnail
/community-services-block-grantCommunity Services Block Grant
A-TITLE Community Services Block Grant
https://dos.ny.gov/state-registerText duplicate IMG-ALT Thumbnail
https://dos.ny.gov/state-registerState Register
A-TITLE State Register
https://dos.ny.gov/cemeteriesIMG-ALT Cemetery
https://dos.ny.gov/cemeteriesText duplicate Cemeteries
A-TITLE Cemeteries
/downtown-revitalization-initi...New window Text duplicate IMG-ALT Thumbnail
/downtown-revitalization-initi...New window Downtown Revitalization Initiative
A-TITLE Downtown Revitalization Initiative
/athletic-commissionIMG-ALT NYSAC ring
/athletic-commissionText duplicate Athletic Commission
A-TITLE Athletic Commission
https://dos.ny.gov/body-armorIMG-ALT Two Police Offers wearing body vests
https://dos.ny.gov/body-armorBody Armor
A-TITLE Body Armor
/news/consumer-alert-high-temp...CONSUMER ALERT: As High Temperatures Continue, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Reminds New Yorkers to Never Leave Children...
/news/consumer-alert-high-temp...CONSUMER ALERT: As High Temperatures Continue, the New York ...
/news/consumer-alert-high-temp...Subdomain LEARN MORE
A-TITLE Learn More : CONSUMER ALERT: As High Temperatures Continue, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Reminds New Yorkers to Never L...
/news/consumer-alert-new-york-...CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Shares Water Park Safety Tips
/news/consumer-alert-new-york-...CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of ...
/news/consumer-alert-new-york-...Subdomain Text duplicate LEARN MORE
A-TITLE Learn More : CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Shares Water Park Safety Tips
/news/consumer-alert-new-york-...CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Offers Guidance to Help Identify and Protect Against Scams Targeting Older Adu...
/news/consumer-alert-new-york-...Text duplicate CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of ...
/news/consumer-alert-new-york-...Subdomain Text duplicate LEARN MORE
A-TITLE Learn More : CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Offers Guidance to Help Identify and Protect Against Scams Target...
/file-consumer-complaintFile a Complaint
/office-new-americansMore Information
A-TITLE More Information
/office-new-americansSubdomain Learn More
A-TITLE Learn More
https://dos.ny.gov/pressroomSee Press Releases
https://dos.ny.gov/eventsFind Events
https://public.govdelivery.com...New window External Subdomain Sign Up
https://www.facebook.com/NewYo...External Subdomain Facebook
https://twitter.com/NYSDOSExternal Twitter
https://www.youtube.com/user/n...External Subdomain YouTube
https://www.instagram.com/nysdos/External Subdomain Instagram
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...External Subdomain LinkedIn
https://dos.ny.gov/Text duplicate Department of State
A-TITLE Home
https://dos.ny.gov/about-usAbout Us
https://dos.ny.gov/deiDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
https://dos.ny.gov/accessibilityAccessibility
https://dos.ny.gov/body-armorText duplicate Body Armor
/commissions-committeesCommissions & Committees
/community-services-block-grantText duplicate Community Services Block Grant
https://dos.ny.gov/disclaimerDisclaimer
/employment-opportunitiesText duplicate Employment Opportunities
https://dos.ny.gov/eventsText duplicate Meetings & Events
/executive-law-100-aExecutive Law 100-a
/request-dos-records-through-n...FOIL
/funding-bid-opportunitiesText duplicate Funding & Bid Opportunities
/language-access-0Language Access
/meeting-minutesMeeting Minutes
/new-new-york-leadersNew New York Leaders
/office-faith-and-nonprofit-de...Office of Faith & Non-profit Development Services
https://opengovernment.ny.gov/External Subdomain Open Government
https://dos.ny.gov/pressroomText duplicate Pressroom
https://dos.ny.gov/privacy-policyPrivacy Policy
https://dos.ny.gov/sitemapSite Map
https://dos.ny.gov/state-registerText duplicate State Register
/department-state-transparency...Transparency Plan
/form/contact-usText duplicate Contact Us
https://public.govdelivery.com...External Subdomain Email Sign Up
https://www.facebook.com/NewYo...External Subdomain FACEBOOK
https://twitter.com/nysdosExternal TWITTER
https://www.youtube.com/user/n...External Subdomain YOUTUBE
https://www.ny.gov/web-transla...External Subdomain Translation Services
/department-stateSubdomain Text duplicate English
https://es.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Text duplicate Español
https://zh.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Text duplicate 中文
https://zh-traditional.dos.ny....External Subdomain Text duplicate 繁體中文
https://ru.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Text duplicate Русский
https://yi.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Text duplicate יידיש
https://bn.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Text duplicate বাংলা
https://ko.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Text duplicate 한국어
https://ht.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Text duplicate Kreyòl Ayisyen
https://it.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Text duplicate Italiano
https://ar.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Text duplicate العربية
https://pl.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Text duplicate Polski
https://fr.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Text duplicate Français
https://ur.dos.ny.gov/departme...External Subdomain Text duplicate اردو

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://dos.ny.gov/"
HTTP header
(Important)
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
This page uses GZip for compressed data transmission.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time of 0.46 seconds is longer than the recommended limit of 0.4 seconds. A high response time unnecessarily slows down search engine crawling and results in bad user experience as well.
This page loads 4 CSS files. This may affect the page load time negatively.
This page loads 4 JavaScript files. This may affect the load time negatively.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (64 kB).

HTTP Response Header

NameValue
dateFri, 19 Jul 2024 03:54:47 GMT
content-typetext/html; charset=UTF-8
transfer-encodingchunked
connectionkeep-alive
cache-controlmax-age=31536000, public
x-drupal-dynamic-cacheHIT
content-languageen
x-content-type-optionsnosniff
expiresSun, 19 Nov 1978 05:00:00 GMT
last-modifiedThu, 18 Jul 2024 23:24:23 GMT
varyCookie,Accept-Encoding
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x-drupal-cacheMISS
x-request-idv-de29bae6-455c-11ef-8776-2f9b5fcd0f62
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viavarnish
x-cacheMISS
cf-cache-statusREVALIDATED
set-cookie251 Characters
content-security-policyframe-ancestors 'self'; upgrade-insecure-requests
x-frame-optionsSAMEORIGIN
servercloudflare
cf-ray8a57c5ae2e499974-FRA
content-encodinggzip
statuscode200
http_versionHTTP/1.1

External factors

Blacklists
(Nice to have)
This website is not classified "for adult only".
This page is referenced by wikipedia.
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 6,286 referring domains.
This page has 1,561,654 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 3,534 different ip addresses.
Facebook popularity
(Somewhat important)
The page has 0 shares and comments on Facebook.

Links from Wikipedia

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Robots.txt

#
# robots.txt
#
# This file is to prevent the crawling and indexing of certain parts
# of your site by web crawlers and spiders run by sites like Yahoo!
# and Google. By telling these "robots" where not to go on your site,
# you save bandwidth and server resources.
#
# This file will be ignored unless it is at the root of your host:
# Used:    http://example.com/robots.txt
# Ignored: http://example.com/site/robots.txt
#
# For more information about the robots.txt standard, see:
# http://www.robotstxt.org/robotstxt.html

User-agent: *
# CSS, JS, Images
Allow: /core/*.css$
Allow: /core/*.css?
Allow: /core/*.js$
Allow: /core/*.js?
Allow: /core/*.gif
Allow: /core/*.jpg
Allow: /core/*.jpeg
Allow: /core/*.png
Allow: /core/*.svg
Allow: /profiles/*.css$
Allow: /profiles/*.css?
Allow: /profiles/*.js$
Allow: /profiles/*.js?
Allow: /profiles/*.gif
Allow: /profiles/*.jpg
Allow: /profiles/*.jpeg
Allow: /profiles/*.png
Allow: /profiles/*.svg
# Directories
Disallow: /core/
Disallow: /profiles/
# Files
Disallow: /README.txt
Disallow: /web.config
# Paths (clean URLs)
Disallow: /admin/
Disallow: /comment/reply/
Disallow: /filter/tips
Disallow: /node/add/
Disallow: /search/
Disallow: /user/register
Disallow: /user/password
Disallow: /user/login
Disallow: /user/logout
# Paths (no clean URLs)
Disallow: /index.php/admin/
Disallow: /index.php/comment/reply/
Disallow: /index.php/filter/tips
Disallow: /index.php/node/add/
Disallow: /index.php/search/
Disallow: /index.php/user/password
Disallow: /index.php/user/register
Disallow: /index.php/user/login
Disallow: /index.php/user/logout

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Most important keywords

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KeywordResultRecheck
State68%Check
Department68%Check
Department State66%Check
York Department State60%Check
York State58%Check
New York Department State57%Check
New York State55%Check
State Register50%Check
New47%Check
York47%Check
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